Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh will host the Asia Pacific Shelter Forum 2026 from 11 to 13 February, welcoming international organizations and foreign delegations to the province. Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the event, describing the forum as an important honor for the province. Shah directed that all arrangements be completed on time, including security, protocol, and traffic management plans. He instructed all relevant departments to remain alert and ensure smooth execution of the forum. “Sindh is fully prepared to host this global-level shelter forum,” he said. The meeting was…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, held a series of meetings on 1 January 2026 following the assumption of charge by the new Inspector General of Sindh Police, Javed Alam Odho. Asif Shah congratulated Odho on his appointment and assured him of full support from the provincial government in policing and administrative matters. Discussions focused on improving training, facilities, and welfare for police personnel across Sindh. The Chief Secretary highlighted the essential role of the police in maintaining peace, security, and law and order, stressing the importance of continuous capacity-building and modern facilities. Odho reaffirmed…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Inspector General of Sindh Police, Javed Alam Odho, chaired an introductory meeting at the Central Police Office in Karachi on 1 January 2026, bringing together senior police officials to review departmental performance and future priorities. The meeting included Additional IG Training, DIGs Headquarters, Establishment, Training, TNTA IGs, and the Principal of Rizqabad Police Training College. In the first phase, officials assessed key issues and performance in the Establishment and Training departments. Speaking at the meeting, IG Odho said the future of policing was closely linked to digitalization, and stressed the need to adopt policies aligned…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met with the new Inspector General of Police, Javed Alam Odho, at the Chief Minister’s House on 1 January 2026, extending his best wishes on assuming command of the province’s police force. During the meeting, Shah emphasised that maintaining law and order across the province should remain the police’s foremost priority. He called for robust operations against criminals in rural areas and urged intensified efforts to curb street crime in Karachi. The Chief Minister instructed the police to restore their image as a public-friendly force, continue modernisation initiatives, and…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Security has been tightened across Karachi and other parts of Sindh to maintain law and order during New Year celebrations, with Pakistan Rangers appealing to the public for cooperation. According to Rangers officials, biometric verification of suspected individuals is under way at city entry and exit points as well as interprovincial check posts, in an effort to prevent any untoward incidents and respond swiftly to potential threats. A large contingent of Rangers personnel has been deployed for patrols and security duties in Karachi and across various districts of Sindh. Authorities have also imposed a complete…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Karachi’s immigration authorities detained a passenger at the city’s international airport on allegations of illegal fundraising and misuse of a travel visa, officials confirmed. Aman Ali, a resident of Hyderabad, was stopped while preparing to board a flight to Malaysia, prompting a search of his belongings and mobile devices. During routine immigration checks, officials said they discovered evidence suggesting that Ali had been using his travel for purposes other than tourism or legitimate business. Authorities recovered videos, chat records, and sworn affidavits on his phone, which they said pointed to an unlawful fundraising campaign carried…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Karachi’s civic authorities have completed a citywide survey and finalised comprehensive plans to repair and restore more than 550 deteriorating roads, as officials seek to improve traffic flow, public safety and urban appearance through coordinated action among multiple agencies. The decisions were taken at a meeting chaired by Karachi commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi, where ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects were reviewed. Under the plan, 106 major roads under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) will be repaired, while 453 internal roads falling within the jurisdiction of town administrations will be restored. Officials told the meeting that…

Balochistan girl detained en route to Karachi in CTD sweep, authorities say swift action averted a looming terror threat By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A minor girl detained by Pakistan’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has said she was groomed by militants and prepared for a suicide attack, as authorities said a major attack in Karachi was thwarted in time. According to the CTD, the girl was arrested during snap checking while travelling by bus from Balochistan to Karachi. Officials said the timely operation prevented a planned act of terrorism in the city. During questioning, investigators uncovered evidence that banned militant…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Pakistan witnessed a historic rise in gold prices this year, with the per-tola rate reaching a record Rs470,000 by December, marking an increase of Rs190,000 since January 2025, when it was Rs280,000. The surge was driven by the US dollar’s strong performance and rising global gold prices, although the relative stability of the Pakistani rupee helped moderate the increase. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold rose by Rs162,895, closing the year at Rs402,949. Globally, gold traded at USD2,622 per ounce in January 2025, rising by USD1,835 to USD4,457 per ounce by the end…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Malir Cantt police have arrested 13 individuals involved in illegal gambling activities following a tip-off. The operation, conducted in the Bhitaiabad area, led to the seizure of gambling slips, tokens, and cash amounting to PKR 17,980 used for betting. The arrested suspects have been identified as Fayyaz, Abdullah, Rashid, Zubair, Shahid, Saddam, Shahid Jamali, Muhammad Ali, Shehzad, Prem, Khadim, Nasir, and Rafiq. Police stated that the suspects were found engaged in illegal gambling at a secret compound, and four of them had previously been arrested and jailed for similar offences. A case has been registered…